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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1887-06-09
From the District Attorney OF West
Chester co., New York.

WHITE PLAINS N. Y, April 10, 1851 have
received many letters in reference to my testi.
monial, lately published, commencing ALI
cocks Porou, Plasters.
cannot spare the time to answer them in
writing, therefore would again say, through
the press, that have found Allcock's Porous
Plasters invaluable as chest protectors and
shields against coughs and colds. Further
more, have found Allcook's Plasters uh.
equaled for pains in side, back, and chest.
NELSON H. BAKER
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1887-06-09

Tho following merchants Of this city were
among these awarded contracts yesterday by
the Postoflice Department E. Morrison, writ
Pills: L. e. Rider, writing paper rubber goods,
glass goods, articles Of steel, and miscellaneous
articles; Melville Lindsay, penholders; VIM.
Ballantyne q Son. miscellaneous articles; w.
II. Porter, typewriter supplies; Julius Baum.
gartep, rubber and canceling stamps; J. Brad.
ley Adams, miscellaneous; J. @. Parker, mis-
cellaneous; VIM. Mulrhead, canceling and
dating stamps
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1887-06-09
Fine Specimen Of Penwork.

A beautiful piece of penwork, being the
Declaration of Independence" may BIO seen
OF Trembly's frame store, 627 Seventh street,
northwest. 1t is by VIM. McCarter, now re-
siding at 1908 NJ street northwest, and formerly
of company "a" 1l6th Pennsylvania volun.
teers, Gen. Meagher's Irish brigade. He was
wounded at the battle of Fredericksburg. This
extraordinary specimen Of art is 4ox33 inches
In size, and appropriately framed. 1t is for
sale, and would be an attractive and valuable
ornement In the hall of some army post or
place OF public assemblage, which, as Wash.
ington and soldier production, it is hoped
may be Its early destiny.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1887-06-09

or the delightful liquid fruit remedy. Syrup of
Figs, commend II to all who suffer from Ha-
bitual Constipation and kindred Ills. Being
In liquid form and pleasing to the taste. harm.
less In its nature, strengthening as well as
cleansing In Its properties u Is easily taken by
fects, and therefore the favorte family rem
edy especially with the ladies and children,
who require gentle yet effective laxative.
For sale by all leading druggists.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1887-06-09
THE PoToMACs GET OFF
In Good Spirits for the Newark Re-
gatta.

The following crew from the Potomac
Boat Club left on the 11:20 train last night
for Newark, N. j.; Gilmore, bow; Rey-
nolds, 8; Robinson, 2, and Dyer, stroke,
and Cornwell, substitute. Messrs. King
and Bromley accompanied the party. Capt.
Zappone went to Newark on the morning
train. The crew are entered for the senior
four's race. which takes place on the 18th
instant at Newark. The crew 60 In adj
vance to get spin over the course, and
familiarze themselves with it. They took
back winners, and they have the nerve to
do IT,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1887-06-09
FOR SUPPLIES FOR THE
Il DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
OFFICE OF THE EsGIYEER COMMISSIONER,

OFFICE OF THE ENGINEER COMMISSIONER,
WASHINGTON, ID c., June l, 1887.
Sealed proposals will be received at this office
until II O'CLOCK NJ. OF WEDNESDAY, JUNE
10, 1887. Tor furnishing the various branches Of
the District government with general supplies
comprising Stationery, Blank Forms and Print
ware and Street Iamps. Plumbers Materiais
Groceries Boots and Shoes, Drugs, Glass, Paints
and varnlshes, Lumber, Forage, Meats, Cast
ings, Fuel, Dry Goods, Cement and Lime, Ice
and Telephone Supplies
Blank forms OF proposals. together with all
information, can be obtained upon application
at Room IL, Columbia Building, AZ st. N. W,
The right Is reserved to reject any and all
bids or parts Of bids
WILLIAM LUDLOW,
Je2-l0t Engineer Commissioner
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1887-06-09

White, Smith & Co., publishers, ZIG Washing
ton street, Boston, send the following new
music: "vice Admiral" opera in three acts
"Rock-a-by Baby" song and chorus; mil
Wheel" "Polka Mazurka," L. Grillet; "valse !
Ave Raria Gounad: ThSse a od Comraaes
of Ours" White; .The Bitter Bit" Pontet
'rm but Little Human Child" Manning
and "My Destiny" Cav. Giro Pinsuti. They
possess much beauty and the assurance O
nonularitv
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1887-06-09
Prepare in Advance for the Warm
gaaann.

On the great highway between New York
and Boston lies New London, opposite oil
which, on the eastern shore, stands one of the
best summer resorts, Fort Griswod.on.thC
coast with good beach and ample bathing
grounds, away from the glare aud heat OF
sandy coasts Seven cottages are connected
with IL and twenty-five acres Of beautiful
charming drives over an uudulating country
A novelty, a large play ground for children
will be appreciated by parents. Send u
Matthews Il Pierson, of tho Sturtcvant House
New York, who are the proprletois OF the For
Griswold, for their plans OF rooms and an
nouncements for the season, GLOBE.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1887-06-09
A CONFIRMED GAMBLER.
why Man is Dismissed From the
Signal Service.

w. II. Green, of the signal service, wa,
yesterday dismissed "without character -
He Ia the colored mau who was enlisted
some two years ago, and whose detail TO
the station at Pensacola, Fla, was the
cause of the communicating Of the ser
geant in charge, who refused to receive him
as his assistant. Green was, some months
later, removed to Rochester, n. Y, where
he has remained since. He was dismissed
for inefilciency, aud the reason for the dis.
charge reading "without character" may
be found In the fact that he was confirmed
gambler and had been arrested as such IN
Rochester. He had also opened letters ad
dreeted TO the SERGEANT In charge.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1887-06-09
PROPOSALS FOR SUPPLIES.
SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION,

UNITED oIA 70 4NNTIONNL 4UVSEVN1
WASHINGTON, May "a, 1887.
Sealed proposals will be received until IL NJ.
United States National Museum during the ifs.
cal year beginning July /, 1887, and ending
June 30, 1883, Of the following classes Cases,
drawers. &C., chemicals and chemical appara.
tus, glass, hardware, ice, lumber, paints, oils
and brushes, textiles, &C., washing aud miscel
laneous supplies. Awards will be made only
to established manufacturers of or dealers In
defects and to reject any or all bids or parts OF
bids. Blank forms, with specifications for
proposals and further information desired by
intended bidders, will be furnished on appli
cation at this office.
G. BROWN GooDE,
Assistant Secretary Smithsonian Institution,
in charge Natlona. Museum.
my10 iul 9Qli
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1887-06-09

The following marriage licenses have been
issued: julius o. Boggs and Florence e. Oflutt;
John Thomas and Mary Curtis; Joseph R.Wise
Howard county, Nd, and Rebecca HUT, OF
this city; Octayius Gordon and Lizzie Alex.
ander Asbury Henson and Annie Tinker
Frederick A. seidensplnner and Eta Huthi
OF Fairfax county, Va; Peter I. Bond and Jane
Marke
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1887-06-09

ROWLAND DENTAL ASSOCIATION, al Four
and-a-half street northwest. three doors north
of Pennsylvania avenue. Il. p. Rowland, NJ
and mechanical dentists. Extractions, under
nitrous oxide, so cents each tooth, and only SO
centgextra for gas, whether one or a number
Of teeth are extracted at the same sitting;
persons. Artificial teeth " per set. Gold,
amalgam, and white filings inserted In the
best manner. All work warranted first class.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1887-06-09

The Postmaster General has ordered an ex
animation; TO take place on the 23d ofJune, OF
candidates for the positions of postofiice in.
spector There are forty-seven applicants,
and under the law passed by the last Congress
about thirty appointments are to be made.
The salary is 81 600 with an allowance of 81 a
day for travelling expenses.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1887-06-09
BALTIMORE STOCK MARK


Vim. Williams and Fred. Carter, colored ex,
press wagon drivers. were fined by Judge
Smell yesterday for fast driving in order to
catch train. He let them go on their per-
sUnal bonds with caution that II again
arrested for recklessness they would be fined.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1887-06-09

George Davis passed examinations for promo
ton yesterday. Admiral Franklin will retire
on the 4th of August, and will DO succeeded by
Commodore Gherard!, aud Admiral Davis re.
tires Sept. Q, and will be succeeded by Com
modore Braine. These promotions will cause
the promotion Of Capt Brown to be commodore.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1887-06-09
ObiectIonabIe telegraph Poles.

Complaint has been made to the District
commissioners that telegraph poles are about
to be erected on Capitol Hill and in the eastern
part Of the city contrary to the wishes of the
Inhabitants OF that section and to the injury
of their property. The matter Will be thor
ouRhly Investigated. and the police have beer
instructed TO prevent any poles being erected
until q decision has been arrived at.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1887-06-09
THE INTERSTATE LAW.
Railroads Making War on tho clipper
Ships.

Ships.
The affidavit Of Mr.. E. N. Taft, attorney
for Sutton s. Co., Of New York, was fled
yesterday in the Office Of the interstate
commerce commissioners. In It a protest
is entered against suspending the fourth
that the railroads have made a war on clip.
per ships, endeavoring to break up that in
dustry, 1t showed that the railroads not
only did everything to induce shippers to
certain penalties upon the dealers who did
business with the clippers.
Tho commission were In secret session for
the remainder OF the day.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1887-06-09
Arrived at Ltttlefleid's wharf.

The following have arrived at Littlefeld's
wharf: The schooner Guy Thomas, Capt. Shoe.
with 176 tons of dressed marble for Soldiers
Home, 800 tons of blue stone curbing for Acker
4 Co., schooner sch 3 YIN: Mason, Cart John
inent and District stone merchants.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1887-06-09

Almas Temple, Ancient Arabic Order, No
bles of the Mystic Shrine, will have a house.
Grand Army building, when about twenty
five candidates will have the degree conferred
N than
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1887-06-09
Walter L. Dennis Returns to the Stage.

Walter l.. Dennis Returns to the Stage.
Mr.. Walter L. Dennis, the well-known young
actor Of this city, has been engaged by Mr.
jefferson to play the part of Tom Cooper In
Shadows of a Great City," Mr.. Dennis was
originally intended for the part, but other en-.
gagemPnts prevented him from accepting at
the time. 1t is pleasure to know that Walter
returns TO the stage after so long an absence.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1887-06-09
Baltimore Produce Market-J une ,


COTTON steady and dull; middling, 1lAc
FLOUR firm, with fair demand.
WHEAT-Southern steady and very quiet
red, 95@97o; amber, 96@9Sc; No. ! Maryland
96l%@97c; western lower and dull: No. Q winter
red, spot, 96@961sc; June, 95la@96lsc; July
93as@931sc; September. 9l5s@9la4c.
CORN-Southern quiet and steady; white
5l@52c; yellow, 4s@49c;. western lower and
dull; mixed, spot, 4714c bid June, i6}49i71lsc
July, i7c bid; August 4S1lc asked.
OATS dull and heavy; southern and Penn
sylyania, 3igSS1ac; western white, 86@39c
do mixed, 84G035c.
RYE firm and quiet, $4,000.
PROVISIONS steady and quiet.
EGGS firmer, 17@1715c.
COFFEE nominally firm; Rio cargoes, ordi
nary to fair, 2l5s@22l2c.
SuGAR-Copper refined steady, 9l4@9M
WHISKY firm, S114@Sl.l5.
Other articles unchanged.
BALTIMORE STOCK MARKET.
BALTIMORE, June 8.-Virginia O., past-dne
coupons, O.; do. ten.fortes, IS; do. new 3s
"a; North Carolina 6s, old, 1924 bid to-day.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1887-06-09

Building Inspector Entwisle is considering
the question OF extending the fire limits In
East Washington and has about completed his
report, which will not be given out for a few
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1887-06-09

"ALDERNEY DAIRY WAGONS" Fresh Alder
ney Butter churned every morning and deliv-
cred in Il pound "Ward" prints, at 40 cents per
pound. Also cottage cheese, 5 cents per ball;
buttermilk. 8 cents per quart, and sweet milk
al cents per quart.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1887-06-09
THE BOX ELDER TREES
Particularly Subject to the Attacks OF
Insects.

The District commissioners are in receipt
Of more complaints on the box elder trees
which are planted in several sections Of the
city. 1t is claimed that it is peculiarly sub.
ject to attacks of insects, although they
cannot destroy its life. Its leaves drop
continually, and the caterpillar is appar-
emily fascinated by it, for he occupies
the box elder very extensively this
spring in spite Of the efforts put
forth last season to eradicate all de.
stroyers Of the city's beautiful shade trees
1t is probable that the offending trees will
be cut down and replaced by a more popu
lar variety.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1887-06-09
DRoPosALs FOR WASHING TOWELS.

WASHINGTON, D. c., June /, 1887.
Sealed proposals will be received until IL
O'Clock, noon, WEDNESDAY, JUNE Is, 1857,
for washing the towels of this department and
its several offices during the fiscal year ending
June 80, 1883.
Proposals must BIO made on the department
forms, which, with the necessary instructions,
will be furnished on application to this depart
ment. II. l.. MULDROW,
jei-stuth3t Acting Secretary.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1887-06-09

BERKELEY, a pure rye whisky, the best on
the market for the price, "a per gallon 81 a
quart, and 80 cents a pint, % cents q sample
bottle. Thafp, 8l8 u street northwest.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1887-06-09

THE Exposition Universelle dc Fart Gu,
linaire' awarded the highest honors to An
gostura Bitters as the most efiicacious stimu
lent to excite the appetite end to keep the
genuine article manufactured by DIR. j. G. b
Siegert & Sons, and beware of limitations.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1887-06-09
CATARRH CURED.

CORlNIf, Miss, rcD. lOs 1921
SWIFT SPECIFIC Co.. ATLANTA, Ga:
Gentlemen Ever since came out Of the war,
up TO two years ago, / had catarrh. At times
the disease was very offensive. tried all the
doctors that could see, and nearly every
catarrh medicine that saw advertised; but
got no permanent relief until two years ago.
when began taking s. g. 8. ] felt immediate
benefit from the medicine. and after taking
six bottles felt like new man. When be-
gan using the medicine l was in very bad
condition; my digestion was poor, had rheu-
matte pains in my knees, and my feet were
always cold. These unpleasant conditions
were remedied at once by Swift's Specific.
ceased using the medicine after the SIX
bottles, because l felt SO well that thought |
was entirely cured. This past fall. however,
had q relapse-evidently had stopped taking
8. 8. s. too soon. So at once began with the
medicine, and am happy to tell you that I
am very much improved, my general health
being excellent and the catarrh rapidly dis
appearing.
blood impurities, and recommend 1t to all my
ns'Sn00fS WHO a's ''0A' '0''' 'f G. 3. KEY.
Books on Contagious Blood Poison" and on
"Blood and Skin Diseases" mailed free.
For sale by all druggists.
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO.,
Drawer 3, Atlanta, Ga.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1887-06-09
Je0.thsti3t
PROPOSALS FOR BRICK OUTLET SEWER.
DRoPosALs FOR WASTE PAPER.

ii I
il DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
WASHINGTON, d. c., June l, 1857.
Sealed proposals will be received until FRI
DAY, JUNE 10, 1887, at IL o clock, noon, for the
waste paper OF this department and Its several
Offices during the fiscal year ending June 80,
1888.
Proposals must be made on the department
forms, which, with the necessary instructions
will be furnished on application to this depart
mont ii. L. MULDROW,
jei,79, Acting Secretary.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1887-06-09

MANHOOD REsTORED.-A VICTIM OF
w youthful imprudence causing premature
decay, nervous debility, lost manhood, etc.,
discovered a simple selfeure, which he will
send free to his fellow sufferers Address, q. j.
MASON, =. o. Box 3l79. New York city.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1887-06-09
MEDICAL.

"EALTHFUL FEET, &c.
Ii DIR. WHITE. THE FOOT SPECIALIST.
lil6 Pennsylvania avenue, opposite Wizards
Hotel. Corns, bunions, diseased nails, vascu.
lar excresences, and all diseases Of the feet
successfully treated without pain. Twenty
seventh consecutive year OF practice in Wash
ington, ID, G.. Fee, 81 sitting. Hours, 8 a. m.
to p. m; Sundays. 0 to II a. m. only.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1887-06-09

Following 10 the range OF prices in the Chicago
Market furnished by B. X. Plain q Co., Bt. Cloud
Building, corner Of Ninth and streeN.


"HbuIHB0UH 5UUCK ENCnHHkeb
The following list of the most active stocks dealt
in on the Washington Stock Exchange is furnished
by Messrs, Bell & Co., Bankers, No. 1887 Pennsyl-
ylnia avenue:
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-03-18
Eat Before you Drink.

"a large proportion of intemperance in
the use ofstimulents," philosophical physi-
clan in u free lecture to the Buffalo Express,
may be laid To the light breakfasts eaten by
most people. Breakfast is the most import
ant meal of the day, and sufficient import
ance is not attached TO il in the majority of
households After the long fast enforced be-
tween supper or late dinner and 7 or 8 o'clock
in the morning, n person in good health
should feel hungry; and it is at this hour of
the day that the heartiest meal may be eaten
with the least probability of bad results. The
man who starts out in the morning after hay
ing eaten n hearty breakfast will seldom, I'M
less suffering from chronic indigestion, ex-
perIence any of the discomforts which might
follow in similar meal at any other time of
day. The chances are he will also enjoy n
happy frame of mind all day, whatever be his
custom, he will find himself with an excel
lent appetite. Eating creates appetite. The
very opposite results will follow the other
course in this matter, and the man who las
not had good breakfast Twill not enjoy a
good dinner. l have treated q good many
casts of habitual drunkenness, and in great
many of them have found that the evil prac-
tice of tipping was begun TO satisfy gnaw-
ing, faint sensation in the stomach in the
morning, which was nothing more or less
than disguised hunger"
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-03-18
Appearances,

Jenny Mist was an English rustic whose
pecularities were sufficiently marked to
furnish amusement for all the coarse wits OF
the period. One day he was invited to dine
at the house of lord, whose nephew was
also visiting him. This young man copceiv-
ed the idea OF amusing hmselfat Jemmy's ex-
pense. One day, at a meet for the hunt, he
said to a fellow guest
Lets quiz the old fellow"
"By all means" said the other; "but take
care that you do not get the worst of it,"
When Jenny came up the young dandy
bowed to his saddle, and sad,-
Il wish you good-morning, Joseph"
MY name isn't Joseph" said the rustic.
"Oh, beg your pardon. mistook you
by your coat and waistcoat, for that pa
triarch."
young man." said Jenny, with compo.
sure. "twont do to judge by appearances"
"Why~
Gas war a.commin' up, says to mysen,
Here's gentleman When gotten q bit
closer says l, Nay he's a dandy And now
that heard the voice, knows thou'rt nQwt
but a donkey"
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-03-18
His Honeymoon.

The following rather singular method en-
joying honeymoon may commend itself to
impecunious bridegrooms If it does noAs to
their brides. The colored female cook ON
family living in Boston came upstairs one
afternoon, and, twisting the corners Of her
apron with embarrassment, said to her mis-
tress
"You see, missus, / thought it mought be
bes' to be telin' you dat I-dat done got
married las week"
"Ah and what is your name now, Han
nah ?"
Mis- Williams, ma'am. You see, my hus-
ban, he am n cook, too. lie am shelf in
hotel"
"a chef, ell? That's very NICE. And do
you expect to leave us direc,ly?".
Not d'reckly, mum. I'll stay for dc pres
ent, You sec, my husban', he's done gone to
New York an Washin'ton on his honey-
moon, and it'll be nigh onto six weeks befo'
he comes back"
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-03-18
VARIETIES.

Hundreds would never have known
want if they had not first known waste.
What kind of robbery is not dangerous
A safe robbery, of course.
IL do not desire wealth for ITSELF" re-
marked the philosopher. NO." replied the
cynic, 81 suppose you desire it for yourself"
Feelings come and 60 like light troops
following the victory Of the present; but
principles, like troops of the line, are undis-
turbed and stand fast sV-=a
johnny have discovered that you have
taken more maple sugar than l gave YOU"
Eyes, Grandma; have been making believe
there was another little boy spending the day
with me-"
"A lady took her little boy to church for
the first time. Upon hearing the organ he
was on his feet instanter. "Sit down." said
the mother. 81 won't, he shouted, want 10
see the monkey"
You find yourself refreshed by the pres.
ence of cheerful people why not make earn
est effort to confer that pleasure on othersl
You will find half the battle is gained if you
never allow yourself TO say anything gloomy.
There is no compensation for the wo-
man who feels that the chief relation of her
life has been no more than mistake. She
has lost her crown. The deepest secret of
human blessedness has half whispered itself
to her, and then forever passed her by.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-03-18
One Society he had Forgotten.

"John, would like to invite in my friend
Mrs. Smalley, this evening. Will you be
able to be in?"
mo, my dear, must attend the meeting
of the Ancient Order of Foresters tonight
"Well, tomorrow EVENING"
81 have the Ancient Order of United
Workmen, and you know"
"What about Wednesday EVENING""
"Ob, the Odd Fellows meet that night, and
on Thursday have meeting of the knights
of Labor to attend; on Friday the Royal
Templars of Temperance; on Saturday
there's special meeting of the Masonic
Lodge, and l couldn't miss that, and then
Sunday right-iet me see-what is there on
Sunday night, my dear?"
The Grand and Ancient Order of Chris.
tan Fellowship"
"Why, had forgotten. Am I n member
of that-let me see"
"But you have forgotten another society
John, of which you were once member"
whats that~
Your Wife's"